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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 20-24
The Tampa Bay Rays demand $1 billion for their new stadium, two pairs of regional realtors’ groups merge, and starter homes lose their appeal. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 20-24
Virginia Home Sales Up Nearly 9%
There were 14,846 new listings in March, up 6.7% from last year. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Up Nearly 9%
MRED Takes Private Listing Network National with Boost by Compass
“Giving homeowners choice in marketing their listings is the right thing to do,” said Compass International Holdings Chairman and CEO Robert Reffkin. Continue Reading MRED Takes Private Listing Network National with Boost by Compass
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Ex-Illinois Contractor Avoids Prison Term for Role in Fraud Scheme
The judge rejected the prosecution’s request to sentence Gregg Crawford to prison for at least one year. Continue Reading Ex-Illinois Contractor Avoids Prison Term for Role in Fraud Scheme
DOJ Drops Investigation into Federal Reserve and Chairman Powell
“Note well, however, that I will not hesitate to restart a criminal investigation should the facts warrant doing so,” Pirro declared. Continue Reading DOJ Drops Investigation into Federal Reserve and Chairman Powell
Mortgage Delinquencies Decline While Prepayment Activity Nears a 4-Year High
The foreclosure inventory rose to 273,000 in March, up from 213,000 a year ago, marking the largest such volume since February 2020. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquencies Decline While Prepayment Activity Nears a 4-Year High
Texas Deed Fraud Scammer Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Tonya Truitt entered guilty pleas to theft, fraudulent use of identifying information, securing execution of a document by deception and tampering with a government document. Continue Reading Texas Deed Fraud Scammer Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
META Development Breaks Ground on 14-Unit Luxury Residence in Miami
Pricing starts at around $3 million. Continue Reading META Development Breaks Ground on 14-Unit Luxury Residence in Miami
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 0.8%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 19.3% from 19.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 0.8%
Florida Lawmaker Leads Petition Drive to Abolish Property Taxes
“I will help lead an effort to pass a citizen constitutional amendment that bans ad valorem taxes on real estate levied by any level of government,” said Rep. Ryan Chamberlin. Continue Reading Florida Lawmaker Leads Petition Drive to Abolish Property Taxes
NAR Unveils ‘Expertise-Driven Application Process’ for 2027 Governance Committees
“NAR’s committees help shape the work of our association and the future of our industry,” said President Kevin Brown. Continue Reading NAR Unveils ‘Expertise-Driven Application Process’ for 2027 Governance Committees
Survey: Most Canadian Homeowners Have No Plans to Move
The survey noted that nearly half (46%) of Canadians believe homeownership is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve. Continue Reading Survey: Most Canadian Homeowners Have No Plans to Move
Q1 Retail Construction Activity Down Year-Over-Year
CoStar Group noted that current construction volumes are near levels last seen in the early stages of the post-pandemic recovery. Continue Reading Q1 Retail Construction Activity Down Year-Over-Year
Report: Chicago Mayor Johnson Revives Plan to Keep the Bears from Leaving the City
The Bears previously rejected the Bronzeville site due to its “very narrow” parameters and the presence of active rail lines. Continue Reading Report: Chicago Mayor Johnson Revives Plan to Keep the Bears from Leaving the City
Florida Property Manager Sought by Police for Embezzling HOAs
Alexandra Delacaridad Gonzalez’s whereabouts are unknown. Continue Reading Florida Property Manager Sought by Police for Embezzling HOAs
Toronto Home Sales Up Despite Decline in New Listings
The average selling price last month of $1.01 million was down by 6.7% compared to March 2025. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales Up Despite Decline in New Listings












